Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand (bordering the South China Sea in the Pacific Ocean). The island is a "Amphoe" or district in the Surat Thani Changwat or province. Samui is divided into seven "Tambon" or sub districts (administrative regions): Maenam, Bophut, Maret, Taling Ngam, Namuang, Lipa Noi and Angthong. Koh Samui has been a backpackers destination since late 70's. Today, tourist from the whole world go to this easygoing "paradise".

Mustang, ‘The Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Manthang’ has been under special protections of the government of Nepal since 1992. It is a little known kingdom within Nepal which maintains the traditional Tibetan Culture. It lies in the north central part of the country bordering Tibet on the central plate. It is also known as the Himalayan Dessert & lies in the rain shadow region where it rains only two or three times a year. This place is untouched by modern society and still remains the original version till today. (32 photos)